Originally Posted by TC1

Yes, they are. Everyone claiming that bicycle tires cannot hydroplane is questioning that formula. And that includes the Brown site -- which has been my point, all along.

"At high speeds, hydroplaning is just possible for car tires, but is absolutely impossible for bicycle tires." -- Sheldon Brown, at https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html

If you, Pete, are now backing off and realizing that I am correct, just say so. Don't try and claim that "Nobody is questioning" exactly what they have been questioning.